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Joined: Feb 23, 2007 Posts: 1045 Location: Orlando, FL
Posted: Tue Nov 09, 2010 7:15 pm Post subject:
Wow, that sure is a sweet-looking machine!
What exhaust was on it before? Was it the OEM 2-1? Could you have kept that, or would it have interfered with the centerstand?
GreenMountain, you're very nearly correct. From what I remember, at least here in the US, the LTD outsold the standard by something like 10-to-1! Those years were the heart of the cruiser beginnings y'know - Specials, LTDs, L's, C's, on and on...
Joined: Oct 02, 2006 Posts: 2051 Location: New Britian, CT
Posted: Tue Nov 09, 2010 7:35 pm Post subject:
You have a really reliable motorcycle. I have a friend who has over 40,000 miles on his and it is still going strong. Even tho it did not sell very well in the states, it is extremely popular world wide.
Joined: Jun 27, 2009 Posts: 68 Location: Sparta, TN
Posted: Tue Nov 09, 2010 8:16 pm Post subject:
Thanks everybody, a buddy of mine that worked at the Kawasaki dealer here when these were new said dealers would only order 1 or 2 of the B model a year, and a lot more LTDs.
The 440 standards were only sold in the U.S. for 2 years, after 1981 it was all LTDs.
It had the factory 2 into 1, which I still have hanging up. I could've kept it on if I made a bracket to hold down the center stand. I just like the look and sound of a 2 into 2 better.
MR.CHocko wrote:
You have a really reliable motorcycle. I have a friend who has over 40,000 miles on his and it is still going strong. Even tho it did not sell very well in the states, it is extremely popular world wide.
That's good to know since mine has half that, I should be able to get a lot of years before a rebuild. It still has excellent compression. _________________ Matt
Joined: Aug 28, 2009 Posts: 272 Location: Central IL
Posted: Tue Nov 09, 2010 9:51 pm Post subject:
You really have that bike looking nice. I had to go find your other pictures and compare. I like the looks of the 2 into 2 exhaust better, but did you notice any performance issues with the new system?
I'm a fan of laced wheels and the TLS front brake panel. I guess that makes me an old timer. Anyway, I like what you've done with it!
There is a 1981 KZ440 Limited for sale in my area for $350 on Craigslist -- totally different appearance.
Joined: Jun 27, 2009 Posts: 68 Location: Sparta, TN
Posted: Wed Nov 10, 2010 8:30 am Post subject:
Thanks, It has more torque down low, but it's a little lean up top. I have some bigger main jets lying around that I may stick in.
I'm a fan of the TLS front brake also, it looks more vintage, and it has plenty of stopping power for this bike. I'm 26 so that should make you feel better.
The LTD is practically a completely different bike besides the engine, even the frame and swingarm is different. _________________ Matt
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